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Coloured Prescription Contact Lenses

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Times have changed. In early days contact lenses were used just to correct the impaired vision. At that time nobody had ever thought if lenses were cosmetic equipments. Well, coming up of the colored contact lenses have changed the whole scenario of the contact lens industry. They have become a fashion rage among all the people and especially with the youngsters.

Now a days, people prefer to match color of their outfit to their eye color by wearing colored non prescribed lenses. Such lenses which primarily serve the purpose of complimenting your looks are termed as cosmetic contact lenses. These lenses have been divided into two broad categories. They are opaque lenses and enhancement lenses. The difference between the two are that while the former are used to give a unique look to your eyes, the latter enhances the original color of your eyes.

Generally you do not need the consultation of an eye specialist for using these lenses. They are very much in demand all over the globe. This has led to their availability on the online stores also. Although these lenses do not pose any threat to your eyes, still it is a better advise that you take proper care of them. If you ever feel a slightest of the discomfort while wearing them, they should be taken off immediately.

Another important thing to note is that you should not go in for the sub standard contact lenses just to save a few chunk of your money. Because these cheap lenses can affect your eyes. Try to stick to good brands and before using them it is better to take advice of your eye care specialist. You should clean these non prescribed contact lenses before and after using them. If your lenses fall in the disposable category, then you should not be using them after their expiry time.

In the category of non prescribed contact lenses, Freshlook and Durasoft are the most sought after brands. There are other good brands also that provide such lenses. So before saying yes to any particular brand, take help of the various consumer reviews. These reviews are unbiased and will guide you well towards the best non prescribed contact lenses at the prices that you can comfortably afford.

Coloured Prescription Contact Lenses

The choices available to contact lens wearers are broad and varied. There are contact lenses that can be thrown away at the end of every day (daily disposable contact lenses), contact lenses that can be worn for a whole month (extended wear contact lenses) and contact lenses that change the colour of your eyes.

But with so many choices available, how do you select the right contact lenses for you? In this article we discuss the features of different contact lenses to help you find what you are looking for.

Soft Contact Lenses

Soft lenses are made of a special plastic polymer that combines with water. This water allows oxygen to pass through the lens so that it is more comfortable for the wearer. There are also some soft lenses available that also offer UV protection.

Many soft lenses are disposable which reduces the risk of infection. The fact that you throw them away at the end of each day means that you do not have to worry about cleaning them. This makes them a convenient option.

The trouble with soft lenses is that although they are more comfortable than hard lenses, they are more fragile than hard lenses. This makes them susceptible to rips and tears. They also absorb substances like soap from your hands easily. If this happens then they can cause eye irritation.

Daily disposable contact lenses are the most common type of soft lens. As the name would suggest, daily disposable contact lenses are worn for a day and then thrown away before you go to sleep in the evening.

Silicon extended wear disposable contact lenses are also popular soft lenses. They can be worn for up to thirty days and nights.

Hard Contact Lenses

Hard contact lenses are more durable than soft contact lenses owing to the rigid material from which they are made.

The latest hard contact lenses (called rigid gas permeable lenses) are made from silicone polymers. These enable oxygen to flow to the cornea to increase the wearer's comfort.

Unlike soft contact lenses, they keep their shape and provide better vision correction for some sight problems. Furthermore they are also easier to look after and are more long lasting. However, it can take longer to get used to wearing hard contact lenses.

Rigid gas permeable hard contact lenses can be worn on an extended wear basis. They can even be worn while you are asleep. However do note that this can reduce the flow of oxygen to your eyes.

Coloured Contact Lenses

Coloured contact lenses can be fun and enable you to experiment with different looks. There are also some practical benefits to wearing coloured contact lenses. For example, the fact that they are tinted makes them easier to find if you drop them.

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